HIL 2026: Schedule, scores, prize money, TV channel and live stream details for men's Hockey India League

Ritabrata_Banerjee

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HIL 2026: Schedule, scores, prize money, TV channel and live stream details for men's Hockey India League image

The men’s Hockey India League (HIL) returns for the 2025–26 season with a compact, high-intensity format that puts the spotlight firmly on elite men’s hockey in India.

Set in three different cities across India, Ranchi, Chennai and Bhubaneswar, the tournament runs from January 3 to January 26, 2026, and features eight teams competing in a round-robin format before the knockout stages. Rarh Bengal Tigers go into the tournament as the defending champions.

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Last month, the women’s HIL opened the HIL calendar, setting the tone ahead of the men’s competition.

Hockey India League 2026 schedule, scores

Below is the full match list for the men’s HIL 2025–26. All matches will be played in Ranchi, Chennai and Bhubaneswar. Results will be updated as the tournament progresses.

DateMatchVenueTime (IST)/ Result
Jan 3, SatAccord Tamil Nadu Dragons v Hyderabad ToofansChennaiDragons win 4-2 (3-3) on penalties
Jan 4, SunJSW Soorma Hockey Club v Shrachi Bengal TigersChennaiBengal Tigers win 3-1
Jan 4, SunVedanta Kalinga Lancers v Ranchi RoyalsChennaiKalinga Lancers win 4-2
Jan 5, MonSG Pipers v HIL GCChennaiHIL GC win 3-2
Jan 6, TueAccord Tamil Nadu Dragons v JSW Soorma Hockey ClubChennaiDragons win 3-2
Jan 7, WedHIL GC v Shrachi Bengal TigersChennaiHIL GC win 6-3
Jan 7, WedHyderabad Toofans v Ranchi RoyalsChennaiToofans win 3-2
Jan 8, ThuShrachi Bengal Tigers v Vedanta Kalinga LancersChennaiKalinga Lancers win 2-1
Jan 9, FridayHyderabad Toofans v JSW Soorma Hockey ClubChennaiTofans win 3-1 (1-1) on penalties
Jan 9, FridayAccord Tamil Nadu Dragons v SG PipersChennaiDragons win 5-4 (4-4) on penalties
Jan 11, SunHIL GC v Vedanta Kalinga LancersRanchiKalinga Lancers win 3-1 (1-1) on penalties
Jan 11, SunRanchi Royals v Shrachi Bengal TigersRanchiRoyals win 4-1
Jan 12, MonSG Pipers v Hyderabad ToofansRanchi5:00 PM
Jan 12, MonHIL GC v Accord Tamil Nadu DragonsRanchi7:30 PM
Jan 13, TueShrachi Bengal Tigers v Accord Tamil Nadu DragonsRanchi7:30 PM
Jan 14, WedHyderabad Toofans v Vedanta Kalinga LancersRanchi5:00 PM
Jan 14, WedRanchi Royals v SG PipersRanchi7:30 PM
Jan 15, ThuJSW Soorma Hockey Club v HIL GCRanchi7:30 PM
Jan 16, FriRanchi Royals v JSW Soorma Hockey ClubRanchi7:30 PM
Jan 17, SatShrachi Bengal Tigers v Hyderabad ToofansBhubaneswar5:00 PM
Jan 17, SatVedanta Kalinga Lancers v SG PipersBhubaneswar7:30 PM
Jan 18, SunSG Pipers v Shrachi Bengal TigersBhubaneswar5:00 PM
Jan 18, SunVedanta Kalinga Lancers v Accord Tamil Nadu DragonsBhubaneswar7:30 PM
Jan 19, MonHIL GC v Ranchi RoyalsBhubaneswar7:30 PM
Jan 20, TueHyderabad Toofans v HIL GCBhubaneswar5:00 PM
Jan 20, TueVedanta Kalinga Lancers v JSW Soorma Hockey ClubBhubaneswar7:30 PM
Jan 21, WedAccord Tamil Nadu Dragons v Ranchi RoyalsBhubaneswar7:30 PM
Jan 22, ThuJSW Soorma Hockey Club v SG PipersBhubaneswar7:30 PM
Jan 23, FriQualifier 1Bhubaneswar5:00 PM
Jan 23, FriEliminatorBhubaneswar7:30 PM
Jan 25, SunQualifier 2BhubaneswarTBD
Jan 26, MonThird/Fourth placeBhubaneswarTBD
Jan 26, MonFinalBhubaneswarTBD

Where to watch Hockey India League 2026

Fans can follow the Hockey India League live across multiple platforms:

  • TV channel: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, DD Sports
  • Live stream: HIL YouTube channel

Hockey India League prize money

Hockey India has not confirmed prize money for 2026 season. Here's how the prize money was distributed in 2025, when the league was relaunched.

CategoryPrize Money
Champions₹3 crore
Runners-up₹2 crore
Third Place₹1 crore
Player of the Tournament₹20 lakh
Best Goalkeeper₹10 lakh
Top Scorer₹10 lakh
Up-and-Coming Player₹10 lakh
Player of the Match₹0.5 lakh

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